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Top Dem’s tweet calling 2016 election 'illegitimate' resurfaces amid opposition to Speaker Johnson

October 25, 2023

Top Dem’s tweet calling 2016 election 'illegitimate' resurfaces amid opposition to Speaker Johnson

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries was blasted on social media for calling House Speaker Johnson an "election denier" despite his own repeated questioning of the 2016 presidential election.

Kevin McCarthy floats plan returning him to Speakership with Jordan at right hand: report

October 25, 2023

Kevin McCarthy floats plan returning him to Speakership with Jordan at right hand: report

Some House Republicans are floating a longshot deal to reinstall Rep. Kevin McCarthy as speaker with Rep. Jim Jordan as assistant speaker.

Not one taxpayer dime for Gaza until Hamas frees all the hostages

October 25, 2023

Not one taxpayer dime for Gaza until Hamas frees all the hostages

President Biden has requested billions in aid for Israel and Ukraine. Part of the Israel aid package includes money for Gaza. But Hamas is in charge. We can't fund a terrorist group.

Biden administration expected to request more federal spending on domestic issues from Congress

October 24, 2023

Biden administration expected to request more federal spending on domestic issues from Congress

The Biden administration plans to request a supplemental package for domestic issues covering child care, disaster relief, nonprofit security and broadband funding.

Georgia GOP lawmaker lampoons party online over House speaker fight

October 24, 2023

Georgia GOP lawmaker lampoons party online over House speaker fight

Rep. Mike Collins, R-Ga., hasn’t been holding back his feelings over the weeks-long House slog searching for a speaker, taking to social media to blast the chaos in the GOP caucus.

Trump as House speaker would be the 'duck-billed platypus' of politics

October 23, 2023

Trump as House speaker would be the 'duck-billed platypus' of politics

Former President Donald Trump potentially becoming House speaker, an idea floated by some conservatives, would be the "duck-billed platypus" of politics.

'The View' co-hosts tear into Sheila Jackson Lee over reported profanity-laced rant directed at staffers

October 23, 2023

'The View' co-hosts tear into Sheila Jackson Lee over reported profanity-laced rant directed at staffers

"The View" co-hosts tore into Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, on Monday after she was heard on an audio recording berating staffers with foul language.

Bernie Sanders funnels $75,000 more from campaign coffers to his wife, stepson's nonprofit

October 23, 2023

Bernie Sanders funnels $75,000 more from campaign coffers to his wife, stepson's nonprofit

Sen. Bernie Sanders' campaign sent $75,000 more to a nonprofit established by his wife and stepson during the third quarter, Federal Election Commission filings show.

Hillary-endorsed candidate for Houston mayor Sheila Jackson Lee berates staff in profanity-laced tirade

October 22, 2023

Hillary-endorsed candidate for Houston mayor Sheila Jackson Lee berates staff in profanity-laced tirade

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, was heard on audio recently released by a Texas newspaper, berating a staff member in a profanity-laced tirade.

WATCH: Ilhan Omar breaks down in fit of rage aimed at Biden, Democrat leadership over support for Israel

October 20, 2023

WATCH: Ilhan Omar breaks down in fit of rage aimed at Biden, Democrat leadership over support for Israel

The "Squad's" Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., broke down in a rage against President Biden and Democrat Party leadership over their support for Israel amid its war with Hamas.